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RAE Systems Protection Through Detection


AutoRAE Lite (QRAE II)


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AgendaAgenda

Mounting the AutoRAE Lite

Powering the AutoRAE Lite

Connecting calibration gas

SD Card

Bump testing & calibration

Transferring data AutoRAE II Utility program

Updating AutoRAE Lite Firmware


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AutoRAE LiteAutoRAE Lite

Instrument

dock (boot)

Bump and calibration

activation buttons and

function indicator LEDs

Calibration

gas gauge

Gas cylinder dock

Status LEDs

Slide

mechanism


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RAE Systems Protection Through DetectionRAE Systems Protection Through Detection

Mounting the AutoRAE LiteMounting the AutoRAE Lite

Total clearance width:

525 mm (21)

Total clearance height :

702mm (27.75)


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AC Adapter (Power)AC Adapter (Power)

The AutoRAE Lite can be powered by AC adapter or four C-size alkalinebatteries.

Anytime the batteries are replaced, the AutoRAE Lite is unplugged, or the

power has been interrupted for more than 7-10 days, the date may needto be reset using the AutoRAE Lite Utility Program.


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Alkaline BatteriesAlkaline Batteries

1. Push tab

2. Pull up

3. Remove door

4. Insert 4 C alkaline batteries (Q: Can I leave the

batteries in the ARLite? A: Yes, it will not damage the

station)


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Connecting Calibration GasConnecting Calibration Gas

Place the cylinder in the gas cylinder dock and then turn it

clockwise until it is snug

Once the cylinder is attached, the gauge should immediately

give a reading

The reading should be equal to or greater than 50 psi

(approximately 345 kPa or 3.45 bar). If the reading is lower or shows zero, then the tank does

not have sufficient contents and must be replaced.


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1. Insert calibration

gas cylinder

2. Screw-tighten

cylinder in place

3. Cylinder in

place


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Note: The AutoRAE Lite is designed for 58L

and 108L cylinders of calibration gas.

It also works with a 34L cylinder, but anadapter sleeve is needed in order to keep

the cylinder securely docked in the AutoRAE

Lite.

Part number: T01-2051-000

Price: ???


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For Fresh air calibration, use a filter on

the AutoRAE Lite inlet

The inlet is located on the left of theUSB and SD card ports

Replace filter on a regular basis or if it

is discolored


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SD Card (make it click)SD Card (make it click)

IMPORTANT!

The AutoRAE Lite cannot operate without an SD card in the port.

SD port cover closed.

SD port cover opened.

Press SD card into

port until it clicks


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SD CardSD Card

When SD card is

correctly in the port,

the: Service Request,

LED, Bump, and Cal

LEDs glow green.

If no SD card is in port,

the AutoRAE Lites

Service Request LED

glows red.


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SD CardSD Card

If SD card is locked,

LED glows orange and

blinks.

The AutoRAE Lite

cannot write data to a

locked SD card.

Remove SD card and

unlock by moving lock

tab; then reinsert SD

card.

Locked

Unlocked


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TestingTesting

Turn on the QRAE II by pressing

and holding the [MODE] key

Once the QRAE II is fully turnedon and is reading

Verify FIRMWARE and if QRAE II

is pump or diffusion (make

appropriate changes, if needed,to the AutoRAE Lite).


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FirmwareFirmware

Current firmware: v.2.05

Upgrade firmware: v3.00

Users must upgrade QRAE II to work with AutoRAE Lite

Subject: AutoRAE Lite QRAEII release

FAQ:

Q: What is the most current firmware for the QRAEII?

A: v2.05

Q: When did we first ship firmware v2.05?

A: January 2009


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Q: Will firmware v2.05 allow the QRAEII to work with the AutoRAELite?

A: No, you must upgrade to firmware v3.00

Q: When will firmware v3.00 be available?

A: 25 May 2009

Q: Where do I get a copy of firmware v3.00?

A: Download page ofwww.raesystesm.com

Q: I have a QRAEII and I want to use it in the AutoRAE Lite, can I

upgrade it? A: Depends on serial number


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Q: What if my front pump plate does not have the filter stem orexternal filter?

A: A conversation kit can be purchased (part number: XXX-XXXXX-

XXXX)

Q: If I have an older generation QRAEII, will it work with the AutoRAELite?

A: Diffusion models with 155-100001 or before AND/OR Pump models

with 181-000001 or before will not be available for upgrade.

OLD NEW


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Q: Can I download the firmware to my QRAEII using the AutoRAE

Lite?

A: No, you will need to use the ProRAE Studio

Diffusion units: QRAEIIs within a certain serial number range can

be upgraded and will work with the AutoRAE Lite, if a diffusion

adapter is used. Pump units: QRAEIIs within a certain serial number range can be

upgraded (and depending on the front pump piece) and will work

with the AutoRAE Lite.


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Inserting the diffusion adapterInserting the diffusion adapter


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Diffusion setting or Diffusion setting or


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.Pump (this is the default setting).Pump (this is the default setting)


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Turn ON and screen DOWNTurn ON and screen DOWN


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Turn ON and screen DOWNTurn ON and screen DOWN


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QRAE II (screen down)QRAE II (screen down)


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Bump and/or CalibrateBump and/or Calibrate

Firmly press the QRAE II facedown into the dock on the AutoRAE Lite.

The two LEDs above the buttons should glow green. If not, make sure the

QRAE II is firmly seated.


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Slide in OPEN and CLOSED positionSlide in OPEN and CLOSED position


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Bump or CalibrationBump or Calibration

Press Bump to perform a bump test.

Press Cal. to perform a calibration.

You will be alerted when the bump test or calibration is complete.

When the two indicator LEDs above the buttons glow green, remove the

QRAE II from the dock.


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Fail: Red LED indicates

bump test or calibration

failed.

If bump test or

calibration fails, check

gas pressure and tryagain.

If it fails again, it is

possible the sensor must

be replaced.


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Pass: Green LED

indicates bump test or

calibration wassuccessful.


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Last Step -Last Step -

After a successful BUMP or

CAL, open the slide,remove* the QRAE II, and

press either button to return toNormal Mode (sensing gas).

*Wait for 1-3 seconds toremove or audible will sound


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Transferring DataTransferring Data

Calibration and event data is

collected each time the QRAE II

is bump tested or calibrated.

The AutoRAE Lite stores data

on the SD card, providing

convenient storage and easy

data transfer.

Some computers will read the

SD card directly, others will

need an adapter to plug into

USB port.


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Transferring DataTransferring Data

Data stored on the SD card is in standard ASCII textformat, making it easy to import into most spreadsheetand word-processing programs

Data is in CSV (comma-separated value) form so that itcan be put in existing spreadsheets (Excel) or intocolumns in word processing programs


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Removing SD CardRemoving SD Card

Pry up the corner of the

protective cover and open

Press on the SD card to release

Remove the card from the

AutoRAE

Insert into computer or an SD

card adapter and then plug intoUSB port


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Removing SD CardRemoving SD Card

Do not remove the SD

card from the AutoRAE

Lite during a bump testor calibration.

After the two LEDs

above the buttonsglow green, it is safe to

remove the SD card.


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AutoRAE Utility ProgramAutoRAE Utility Program

Read the SD Card

Check and configure the AutoRAE Lite

With the QRAE II installed in the AutoRAE Lite, configure

the QRAE II

(some features may use the Utility Program and others

may use the ProRAE Studio)


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Reading the SD CardReading the SD Card

Once the SD card is in the adapter and connected to thecomputer, it should show up as an external device or adrive.

Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

When it opens, you should see a list of drives, includingyour C:, where most programs reside, and the external

device holding the SD card.


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Double-click on the name of the device to open its

directory. You now see three folders containing files

created each time the AutoRAE Lite was turned off or theSD card was inserted.

Create a new folder on your desktop or elsewhere on your

computer.

Drag the file(s) from the SD card into the folder on your

computer:


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Open the folder to make sure the files have transferred

correctly.

Inside each folder is a file with an 8-character name thatstarts with the letter of the type of file (bump test,

calibration data, or events).

Note: Once the files are transferred from the SD cardto your computer, you may change the name of the file

to suit your needs.


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The first two digits indicate the year, the second two digits

indicate the month, and the ending of _V1 is a reserved tag.

For example, an events file appears like this: E0802_V1 This indicates that it is an event log from the year 2008, and

the month February.


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When connected to a computer with a USB cable, the

AutoRAE Lites parameters can be viewed

In Administrator Mode, parameters can be changed These include synchronizing the AutoRAE Lites time to

match the computers clock.


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Install the USB driver.

Follow instructions on the RAE Systems website or on

utilities disc that accompanies AutoRAE Lite. Install the AutoRAE Lite Utility Program on your computer.

Follow instructions after downloading the program from

RAE Systems website or after you insert the disc intoyour computer.

Once installation is complete, there should be an icon for

the Utility program on the desktop:


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Connect the AutoRAE Lite to a computer using a USB cable.

Configure your computers port.

Follow this path: Start >> Settings >> Control Panel >>System.

You now see the System Properties dialog box.

Click Hardware.


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Click Device Manager.

You should see a list of devices in and attached to your

computer. Scroll down the list until you see Ports.

Open Ports (click on the + to the left of it) and you should

see the port for the AutoRAE Lite, plus its port number (forexample, COM6).

Write down this port number; you will need it when you start

AutoRAE Utility Program.


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Close Device Manager and System Properties.

Double-click the AutoRAE Utility Program icon on your

desktop to start the program.


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Pull down Operation and select

Setup Port.

Click the COM(5-256) button with

your mouse.

Select COM port setting found when

you went into the computers System

Properties.

Click OK.


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The programs screen consists of a menu bar, toolbar, and aleft selection/navigation pane, and two right informationpanes for synopsis and information.

In addition, when the program is in Administrator Mode, thelower right pane becomes an interface for setting parametersin a QRAE II.

At the bottom of the screen is a Status Bar, which tells whenthe program is ready.


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Menu bar

Tool bar

Synopsis of

settings

Selection/

Navigation

Information /

Parameter Setting

Status bar


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Menu BarMenu Bar

The menu barconsists of five pull-down

menus:

File

Operation

Option

View

Help


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Menu BarMenu Bar

File. The File menu includes:

Save Save the current file

Print Print the synopsis information Print Preview View the page to be printed before printing

Print Setup Standard choices for setting the pagesparameters for printing

Exit Exit the AutoRAE Utility Program


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Menu BarMenu Bar

Operation. These are functions for communication andcontrolling the AutoRAE Lites and ToxiRAE 3s parameters.

Setup Port Set the COM (communication)port

Get Configurations Open saved configurations inthe program window

Operation Mode Go to User Mode or AdministratorMode

Load Monitor Config Open a ToxiRAE 3 configurationfile

Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the AutoRAE Litesfirmware


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Menu BarMenu Bar

Option. This provides a submenu that includes language,

which allows you to choose a language in which to operate.

Language Select a language for the program.

M B


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Menu BarMenu Bar

View. Make the Tool Bar and Status Bar viewable or hidden.

Toolbar

Status Bar

M BM B


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Menu BarMenu Bar

Help. This is information to aid in using the AutoRAE Lite.

About AutoRAE II Utility Program Displays programsversion number

Help Window pops up with assistance.

T lbToolbar


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ToolbarToolbar

The toolbarconsists of six clickable

icons, from left to right:

RECV (Get Configurations)

Save The Active Document

Print The Active Document

Load Monitor Configuration

(Administrator Mode only) Upgrade Firmware

Display Program Information

T lbToolbar


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ToolbarToolbar

These icons are duplicates of major functions in the menu

bar

If the menu bar is turned off, these provide a quick,convenient way to activate major functions.

Note that the Configuration icon is not functional in User

Mode and is therefore grayed out.



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The AutoRAE Utility Program operates in two modes, User

Mode and Administrator Mode.

In both modes, it can be used to check the AutoRAE Lite orthe AutoRAE Lite and a QRAE II monitor.

In Administrator Mode, settings for the AutoRAE Lite and

QRAE II can be set.



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With the main window open, pull down

Operation and select Get Configurations.

As the connection is being made and the

configuration data is transferred, a pop-upwindow with a progress bar is shown.

Once the information is acquired, the

main screen is populated with information:



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The main screen is populated withdata and now includes icons of theQRAE II and its sensor, along withthe QRAE IIs serial number

The other panes are populatedwith data about the AutoRAE Lite



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Administrator ModeAdministrator Mode


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Administrator Mode



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When the pop-up window appears,

you must type in a password.

Note: The default password is rae.

Click OK to register your

password and enter Administrator

Mode.



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Once your password is accepted, the pop-up dialog box

disappears and the main screen is shown.

Click Get Configurations. As the connection is being made and the AutoRAE Lite

configuration data is transferred, a succession of three

animated progress pop-up windows is shown.



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Gas Lot No

Gas Lot number, as shown on the side of a gas cylinder

Clock From PC Synchronize the clock in the AutoRAE Lite to the PCs time

Cal If Bump Fails

Tell AutoRAE Lite to perform a calibration if a bump testfails



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Date/Time

Always the user to sync with computer time/date

Password Changes the password in the QRAE II



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Calibration & Bump Intervals

Sets the number of days until the monitor requirescalibration or bump testing

Calibration Parameters

Sets the Calibration Span reference value

Alarm Levels

Sets the threshold concentrations at which the High, Low,STEL, and TWA alarms sound (refer to the QRAE II UsersGuide for further explanation)



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Remove the QRAE II.

Place another in the dock.

Press Set.

If the parameters are successfully

transferred, you see this dialog box:

Load Monitor ConfigurationLoad Monitor Configuration


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You can load a monitorconfiguration from your computer toa QRAE II.

This is useful when you want manyQRAE II monitors to use a singleconfiguration.

Under Operation, select LoadMonitor Configuration.


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Load Monitor ConfigurationLoad Monitor Configuration


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Always double-check theconfiguration settings to ensurethey are correct.

If they are not correct, or if duedates have passed, use anotherconfiguration file or create a newone.

Click Set to load the configuration

into the AutoRAE Utility.

Update AutoRAE Lite FirmwareUpdate AutoRAE Lite Firmware


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New firmware updates occasionally become available for

the AutoRAE Lite.

Download the firmware from the RAE Systems website orfrom a disc to your computer.

Connect the AutoRAE Lite to the computer using a USB

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Power up the AutoRAE Lite (make sure it has batteries or

has the AC adapter connected and plugged in).

Make sure a QRAE II is not in the dock. Start the AutoRAE Utility Program by double-clicking its

icon on the computers desktop.



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Pull down theOperation menu and

select UpgradeFirmware.

A pop-up window

appears, remindingyou to unplug theUSB cable when you

are done updating thefirmware.

Click OK.



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The RAE Programmer 7000 dialog box appears.

Set the COM port to match your current configuration (for

example, 6). Click Browse...

Locate the firmware update file on your computer (it has a

.rfp suffix).



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Once you select the file, click Open. RAE Programmer 7000 opens.

Click Go to start updating the firmware.

You receive the message Processing Information as the updating

progresses.



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When the firmware update is complete, you receive the

message Firmware loaded. Please reset the unit!

Click Exit.

Unplug the USB cable, and exit the AutoRAE Utility program.


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